I like your painting! How did you get the pepper flecks? Was it the toothbrush trick?Your book is awesome! It has inspired me to play with watercolors. I got the Strathmore Multimedia sketchbook and I've used it while doing a 30 paintings in 30 days challenge. I have a recent couple of sketches of my favorite foods as well. If you have time, you can look at them at this link. http://connienobbe.blogspot.com/2013/01/delicacies-paintings-7-and-6.html